United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B (UPS)

In the past six months, UPS's stock price has fluctuated, with a 52-week low of $82.00 on September 11, 2025, and a 52-week high of $123.70 on March 10, 2025. As of February 6, 2026, the closing stock price was $117.34, showing an increase of 14.45% over the past 30 days and 4.45% over the past 12 months. UPS announced plans to eliminate up to 30,000 jobs and close 24 facilities to reduce dependence on Amazon.com deliveries and focus on more profitable segments. UPS has invested approximately $2 billion in healthcare logistics and international expansion, including the acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group for about $1.6 billion, and plans to decrease capital expenditures for 2026, focusing on optimization.

Demand for UPS's services increases significantly during the holiday season, from late October through early January. UPS implements "Demand Surcharges" during this peak period, applying to various services and package types. These surcharges for the 2025-2026 peak season were updated in August and September 2025. The company's ability to scale its workforce and operations is crucial due to this seasonal demand.

United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) is a global leader in package delivery and supply chain management solutions, operating primarily in the courier industry. Its core business involves worldwide package delivery, offering services such as transportation, distribution, contract logistics, ocean freight, airfreight, customs brokerage, and insurance. UPS focuses on specialized services like healthcare logistics and operates one of the largest airlines and alternative fuel vehicle fleets globally.

UPS has an extensive global presence, serving over 200 countries and territories. Its headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia, with strategically positioned offices and regional hubs across North America, Europe, and key global logistics centers.

UPS has maintained a strong brand reputation, being named the World's Most Valuable Logistics Brand for the tenth consecutive year by Brand Finance in August 2024. The company earned a spot on the Axios Harris Poll 100 reputation rankings in 2025, surging 14 points to rank No. 9 overall. UPS has been included in Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies list for 12 consecutive years, ranking No. 1 in the delivery category in January 2026. Morning Consult identified UPS as the No. 3 Most Trusted Brand in the U.S., the highest among shipping and logistics companies. The UPS Store achieved the No. 7 ranking on Entrepreneur Magazine's annual Franchise 500 list in January 2026. However, mass layoffs could potentially impact public perception regarding employee empathy.

Institutional investors hold over 72% of UPS stock as of July 2023. The Vanguard Group Inc. holds over 67 million shares (9.3% stake), and BlackRock, Inc. holds a 7.7% stake. Other notable shareholders include State Street Corp and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. As of July 2023, the largest individual insider stake was held by retired CEO David Abney, with over 3 million shares. Recent insider trading activity shows some buying by board members and the CEO, while the Chief Compliance Officer sold shares in January 2026.